It's Happened, Apple is Now Worth More Than Microsoft

It's Happened, Apple is Now Worth More Than Microsoft: "

As of Wednesday Apple has overtaken Microsoft as the most valuable tech company in the world, based on market value. To think that just over 10 years ago Apple nearly went under.

On Wednesday, Apple shares rose as much as 2.8 percent, while Microsoft dropped. During this, Apple's market value was up at $229 billion, above Microsoft. Though they both saw a drop later in the day, Apple closed at $222 billion ($244.11 a share) with Microsoft at $219 ($25.01 a share), Reuters reports.

According to Reuters, the last time Apple stock was worth more than Microsoft was December 19, 1989, over 20 years ago.

Microsoft is still ahead of Apple in sales. Last quarter Microsoft pulled in $14.5 billion in revenue while Apple was at $13.5 billion, reports Reuters.

via Reuters

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Breathtaking Photos of Europe (45 Photos - Click to enlarge)

Breathtaking Photos of Europe (45 Photos - Click to enlarge): "

Anyone who lives in Europe, has ever been there, or even dreamed of visiting knows the incredible variety, striking characteristics and history driven culture that exists on this continent. We bring you collection of 44 best photos from all over the Europe. Enjoy. (Click photo to enlarge)

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Croatia







Czech Republic




England






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Greece




Hungary



Ireland





Italy







Netherland




Norway



Poland




Portugal




Scotland



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Europe is the world’s second-smallest continent by surface area, covering about 10,180,000 square kilometres (3,930,000 sq mi) or 2% of the Earth’s surface and about 6.8% of its land area. Of Europe’s approximately 50 states, Russia is the largest by both area and population, while Vatican City is the smallest. Europe is the third-most populous continent after Asia and Africa, with a population of 731 million or about 11% of the world’s population. However, according to the United Nations (medium estimate), Europe’s share may fall to about 7% by 2050. In 1900, Europe’s share of the world’s population was 25%. More on Wikipedia.

Source of photos: http://fiveprime.org/hivemind/User/nosha

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